Extinction Rebellion: fresh protests to 'shut down' Westminster

Environmental activists plan to blockade roads in the centre of government for two weeks

Environmental activists from around Britain are set to swoop on Westminster on Monday morning in an attempt to "shut down" the heart of government with two weeks of disruptive protests.

Extinction Rebellion (XR) said its members are planning to blockade "every single road" into the central London district and plan to maintain the protests for at least 14 days, or until their demands are met.